Arizona has many different levels of DUI charges including “Extreme DUI” and “Super Extreme DUI.” Both of these Arizona DUI offenses are higher charges in relation to the range penalties associated with an Arizona Misdemeanor DUI offense. These or any DUI, for that matter in Arizona are very serious offenses.

First a word of caution…you should think twice before you decide to defend your DUI charges on your own. Arizona has the toughest DUI laws in the country and they are constantly changing. You should consult a well versed, experienced Arizona DUI Defense Attorney to defend your DUI charges. Currently the following explains differences between penalties including fines, fees, incarceration and other punishments associated with the two:

Arizona Extreme DUI

Getting charged with an extreme DUI in Phoenix or anywhere in Arizona you will face charges if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.15% or greater. At this point, the driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle is severely compromised.

A first time Arizona Extreme is punishable by:

A 90-day driver’s license suspension

Up to 5 years probation

30 to 180 days in jail

Fines and fees

Mandatory participation in an alcohol treatment program

Installation of an ignition interlock device in any car that you drive

A second Arizona Extreme conviction will result in even greater penalties, including:

A 1-year driver’s license revocation

Up to 5 years probation

60 days jail, 280 days total

Fines and fees

Mandatory participation in an alcohol treatment program

Installation of an ignition interlock device in any car that you drive

Arizona Super Extreme DUI

In Arizona you will get a Super Extreme charge if you are found operating a vehicle with a BAC level of 0.20% or greater. This is the most serious misdemeanor Arizona DUI. A conviction results in much higher penalties, including:

Driver’s license suspension/revocation

Up to 5 years probation

45 days to 180 days in jail

Fines and fees

Mandatory participation in an alcohol treatment program

Installation of an ignition interlock device for 18 months

If you have received a second Super Extreme, the penalties will be even greater including a mandatory 180 days in jail.

Contact a Phoenix DUI Attorney If you have been charged with an Arizona Extreme DUI or Arizona Super Extreme DUI in Phoenix or any of the surrounding areas in including your Tempe DUI, Scottsdale DUI, Chandler DUI, Gilbert DUI, or Mesa DUI, call today to speak with an Arizona DUI attorney immediately. You will need an experienced Phoenix DUI lawyer, like James Novak, from the Law Office of James Novak to defend you against your Phoenix Arizona DUI charges. James Novak will fight to protect your future and your freedom! For your FREE Consultation, contact James Novak today at (480) 413-1499!

James Novak, Attorney at Law
Law Office of James Novak
Arizona Criminal & DUI Defense Firm

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